In 2019, a total of 4,612 initial worker's compensation hearing applications were filed in the State of Wisconsin.
Initial Hearing Applications:
Appleton Area
| 729
|
Milwaukee Area
| 1,492
|
Madison Area
| 407
|
Balance of State
| 1,679
|
| Scheduled
| Held
|
Pre-hearings
| 665
| 484
|
Hearings
| 3,555
| 271
|
Heard & Continued
| -
| 54
|
Settlements (a)
| 1
| 169
|
Mediation
| 391
| 273
|
In 2018, there were a total of 4,279 orders including 214 finding of fact orders.
The following shows the breakdown of appeals to LIRC and the judicial system.
| Appeals
| Orders |
LIRC
| 116
| 121
|
Circuit Court
| 24
| 18
|
Appeals Court
| 2
| 5 |
Supreme Court
| 2
| 1
|
For additional information, email DHAWCMail@wisconsin.gov.